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Ford Fusion vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Fusion vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,165

Ford Fusion SEL   
Difference: $13,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,107

Ford Fusion SEL   
Difference: $14,496

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220172017
ModelFusionExplorerExplorer
TrimSELSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,425 $45,355 $53,235
Base Invoice $23,423 $43,315 $50,839
Appearance Package 895    
Package 302A / 501A 1,995    
Navigation system 1,995    
Remote start 345    
Cargo mat 95 100 100
All-weather floor mats 75 120 120
3.0L V6 1,595    
AWD 1,950    
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.   650  
Panoramic sunroof   1,595  
Appearance Package 779    
Package 302A / 501A 1,736    
Navigation system 1,736    
Remote start 300    
Cargo mat 83 95 95
All-weather floor mats 65 114 114
3.0L V6 1,436    
AWD 1,754    
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.   619  
Panoramic sunroof   1,515  
Options (change) 8,945 2,465 220
Options (change) 7,889 2,343 209
Destination 795 945 945
Total Price $35,165 $48,765 $54,400
Total Invoice $32,107 $46,603 $51,993

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Fusion SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,830
Model Year201220172017
ModelFusionExplorerExplorer
TrimSELSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$35,165$48,765$54,400
Adjustments for Features0-6,975-12,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,165$41,790$42,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$445
Total Invoice$32,107$46,603$51,993
Adjustments for Features0-6,666-11,627
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,107$39,937$40,366
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$429

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Features Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201220172017
ModelFusionExplorerExplorer
TrimSELSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15 $15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Curve control $50$50
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Black grille (optional) $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,180$12,155$17,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,975$12,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,666-11,627

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122017
ModelFusionExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.4 in112.6 in
Length190.6 in198.3 in
Width72.2 in78.9 in
Height56.9 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,638 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.1 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.5 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.543.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.581.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Fusion SEL

Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Package 302A / 501A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested200085%
Total Not Requested35015%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Total Requested30052%
Total Not Requested27548%

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